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IEA says FiTs not a subsidy – but tax credits are
The IEA says feed-in tariffs are the principal driving force in the worldwide development of solar PV, but it does not describe them as a subsidy.
Paul Gipe

Nov 4, 2013

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Grid parity, will push global renewables capacity to 34% by 2030
Coal may still hold the crown when it comes to global electricity generation – but renewables will account for more than one third of global capacity by 2030.
Silvio Marcacci

Oct 21, 2013

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How high-renewables saved a town with high unemployment
A small town in Austria that had no significant industry or trade business is now thriving thanks to local renewable resources.
Laurie Guevara-Stone

Oct 9, 2013

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Solar must supply 25% of global energy by 2030, scientists say
Two leading UK scientists say to solve climate issues we need 25 per cent solar energy by 2025.
Alex Kirby

Oct 8, 2013

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Ergon says renewables and batteries may be cheaper than grid
Ergon Energy, which operates the sprawling regional electricity network that covers 97 per cent of Queensland, says ‘times are changing’ and renewables and battery storage may soon be cheaper for domestic consumers than grid power. But it warns that current subsidies are delaying innovation and investment.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 1, 2013

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Coal down, renewables up as NEM consumption falls again
Electricity consumption has continued the decline which started in 2009, falling by 2.5% for the first six months of 2013. Here’s why.
Ric Brazzale

Jul 3, 2013

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Chipping in: Aust crowdfunding site to help bring solar to India slums
New Australian crowdfunding website joins forces with Pollinate Energy to help bring clean energy technology to the slums of India.
Sophie Vorrath

Apr 5, 2013

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Clean Energy Trends 2013: The future is all about deployment
Clean Edge report finds clean energy continues to grow as a major economic force, with increasing focus on deployment of readily available technologies.
Ron Pernick

Mar 21, 2013

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Solar industry urges more ambitious off-grid targets
APVA says ARENA’s aggregate target for off-grid renewable generation in Australia should be an annual target.
Giles Parkinson

Jan 29, 2013

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How energy efficiency and renewables can save the planet
The IEA says that if climate goals are to be met, then energy efficiency and renewables will be the two most important abatement measures.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2012

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How to get more bang for our CEFC buck
Study says CEFC will help deliver big solar boom and quadruple geothermal output by 2030 – but could do even better, at no extra cost.
Kellie Caught

Nov 13, 2012

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